Community Learning Disability Nurse - Learning Disability

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Holiday pay enhancements for public/UK

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting a Community Learning Disability Staff Nurse to provide safe, person-centred care within the community. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering care to adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs, with opportunities to develop clinical expertise and make a meaningful difference.

Based at Barrhead Health and Care Centre, you will work across community locations with a standard pattern of Monday–Friday 9am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD) or equivalent first level nursing qualification.
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
• Knowledge of current legislation, policy and best practice relating to learning disability and community care services.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate your own caseload within a designated geographical area.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate person-centred care programmes for adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Deliver specialist nursing interventions that promote and maintain optimum physical and mental health.
• Work closely with patients, families, carers and partner agencies to support social inclusion and improved outcomes.
• Participate in health screening programmes and wider health improvement initiatives within the community.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and the development of evidence-based practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and provide professional reports whilst adhering to relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Education

RNLD or equivalent first level nursing qualification

Degree level education / continuing professional development

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Community Learning Disability Staff Nurse and play a vital role in improving the health, wellbeing and quality of life of adults with learning disabilities. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist, person-centred care to individuals with complex health needs across the community. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical expertise while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients, families and carers. NHSGGC is committed to staff development, inclusion and delivering high-quality care, making it a rewarding place to build your nursing career. You will work collaboratively with health, social care and voluntary sector partners to promote equality, independence and positive health outcomes.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following an interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work across community locations as required

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at Barrhead Health and Care Centre
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate your own caseload within a designated geographical area
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate person-centred care programmes for adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs
• Deliver specialist nursing interventions that promote and maintain optimum physical and mental health
• Work closely with patients, families, carers and partner agencies to support social inclusion and improved outcomes
• Participate in health screening programmes and wider health improvement initiatives within the community
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and the development of evidence-based practice
• Maintain accurate clinical records and provide professional reports whilst adhering to relevant legislation, policies and professional standards

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD) or equivalent first level nursing qualification
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate ongoing professional development and continuous learning
• Relevant or significant experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs or an ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of current legislation, policy and best practice relating to learning disability and community care services
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective professional relationships
• Strong training, presentation and health promotion skills with a commitment to evidence-based practice
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work across community locations as required

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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